Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We’re looking for a High Voltage Electrician / Electrical Fitter to join our Energy & Utilities team in Paeroa. This is a full‑time, permanent role with 40 guaranteed hours per week, plus penal rates for overtime and night work.
Whether you already have HV experience or you’re a qualified electrician ready for a new challenge, we’ll help you build the skills to succeed. You’ll work on critical electricity infrastructure including substations, transformers, switchgear and wider network assets - Carrying out construction, maintenance and fault repair work that keeps communities powered.
This is a hands‑on role with real variety, technical challenge and a clear pathway to grow your career beyond standard electrical work.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You’re a qualified electrician who’s ready to apply your skills in a more technical, high‑voltage environment. You’ll be confident working hands‑on, safety‑focused, and keen to grow your capability across network assets and substations.
You’ll bring:
We’ll back you with the training and support you need to keep developing and progressing in your career.
Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | Benefits of working with Downer
Our purpose is to enable communities to thrive, driven by your passion and dedication. We offer a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional growth, with support systems tailored to your diverse needs and aspirations.
Our benefits focus on four key areas:
Discover more of our great benefits here!
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Downer's Energy & Utilities business is a trans‑Tasman team delivering the essential services that keep our communities connected. We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets and networks across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our strength comes from our in‑house technical expertise, specialist engineering capability, trusted OEM partnerships and highly skilled crews.
You want your work to matter, and so do we. With more than 26,000 people across our wider Downer whānau, we’re a diverse team of thinkers, doers, and problem‑solvers. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the communities we work in. We welcome people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities.
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Please click "APPLY" and follow the prompts, make sure to include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/ qualifications. The reference number for this role is 731560
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to return a satisfactory pre-employment drug and alcohol test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with these requirements, please talk to our team.
Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
